Makgadikgadi Pans National Park is where one of Africa’s most important migrations occurs, as herds of and move seasonally through the park. You might also see , and following the migration. All of the are present. is the most common, while is hard to spot in the and is sometimes seen out near the . and are also present. is always possible along the dry riverbed of the Boteti River.
Wildlife Highlights
and are well adapted to the arid , and they’re often spotted here. There are dens near the northern end of the pans, and you can sometimes see them at dusk or very early in the morning. is also possible after dark near the pans. can be seen across the park. The annual migration is one of Africa’s most impressive.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
Makgadikgadi Pans has very seasonal wildlife viewing. The attract wildlife in the wet summer months from December to March. However, most of the park and the lodges are concentrated around the Boteti River area, which is best for wildlife viewing in the drier months from June to December.
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